Seeing hope: FDA panel considers gene therapy for blindnessABC NewsA girl saw her mother's face for the first time. A boy tore through the aisles of Target, marveling at toys he never knew existed. A teen walked onto a stage and watched the stunned expressions of celebrity judges as he wowed "America's Got Talent ...

Here's a better way to go after breast cancerCharlotte ObserverAround 40,000 women die from breast cancer each year. Only about 30 percent of cases can be explained by known risk factors like genetics. Research now tells us that pollution accounts for a large number of the rest. October is Breast Cancer Awareness ...

Singapore scientists reveal origins of durian's pungent aromaBBC NewsOne of nature's smelliest secrets may have been revealed, thanks to a dedicated team of durian-loving scientists in Singapore. Researchers have found an odour gene which gives the thorny fruit its notoriously pungent scent. The discovery meant the ...

Bananas, avocados might prevent heart disease, says studyUSA TODAYEnjoy a banana or slice of avocado toast for breakfast? You might be helping out your heart. A study from the University of Alabama Birmingham found the more potassium in your diet, the less likely your arteries will harden. The study involving mice ...

'Sooty birds' reveal hidden US air pollutionBBC NewsSoot trapped in the feathers of songbirds over the past 100 years is causing scientists to revise their records of air pollution. US researchers measured the black carbon found on 1,300 larks, woodpeckers and sparrows over the past century. They've ...

Scottish government announces mental health funding boostBBC NewsMental health services are to be boosted by £500,000 of extra funding, the Scottish government has announced. The funding comes on top of the existing £1,125,000 allocated to NHS 24 for mental health. It will be used to improve the services offered to ...

Medical Marijuana Decreases Symptoms for ManyRocky Mountain CollegianIt's no secret that Colorado legalized marijuana, when citizens passed Amendment 64 in November 2012. This allowed adults over 21 to grow 3 immature and 3 mature marijuana plants legally, and it's no surprise that Colorado's has benefitted from the ...